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UP Police’s brutality shows Indian law enforcement remains true to its colonial heritage

The 1923 Goondas Act, which laid the foundation for legislation like the UP Gangsters Act, established a principle: No crime needs to be committed for punishment.

Ajmal Kasab was hanged 10 years ago. But MV Kuber boat is an albatross for owner

When Vinod Masani bought ‘the Kuber’ he hoped it would bring good fortune. Instead, the 'terror boat' sits in Porbandar harbour with no licence to sail.

Answer to climate shocks? Heat-resistant wheat from ICAR hits markets, ‘grows in 100 days’

'Pusa Ahilya' or HI 1634 is said to allow later sowing without risk of heatwave effects, and have a high yield potential of 70.6 quintals per hectare.

How parents & teachers are helping toddlers of pandemic generation take first steps into school

Parents are familiarising children with their teachers & classes in advance, while schools are taking other steps to ease the transition for kids who have only ever attended online lessons.

A mysterious new report tells you who funds Hindu nationalism in US, and with how much money

While Hindu groups like the HSS flag the report as 'unreliable', anti-Hindutva activists say that it's based on available data but not getting enough attention.

Aarti on Sarayu banks & Ayodhya show of strength — How Sena plans to show ‘Aaditya has arrived’

Aaditya’s solo trip to Ayodhya Wednesday is significant since it marks a coming-of-age moment for the young Thackeray beginning to step out from the shadow of his father Uddhav.

‘Grandfather was wrong about Modi’ — A day in Iltija Mufti’s life, PDP dynast with voice & vlog

At her family’s Gupkar Road home, Iltija Mufti sits down to talk business, BJP, and Nupur Sharma. She wants to be more than Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter now.

3 messages from Ram Madhav’s article about how Modi is the BJP and the govt

If Ram Madhav’s article leaves scope for various interpretations, perhaps it’s time for Modi-led BJP to have a re-look at priorities after eight years in office.

Rafale, 2 Boeings, JAS-39 Gripen & F-21 — 5 in race for IAF’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft deal

The nearly $20 billion MRFA deal entails procuring 114 modern multi-role fighters by the IAF to develop and advance its squadron. ThePrint looks at the contenders.

India’s blasphemy battles—Hindu or Muslim—show reason has succumbed to faith

The Modi government’s action might be geopolitically pragmatic, but it will end up unleashing even more toxic competition between Hindu and Muslim religious nationalists.

On Camera

Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.